Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken and Pea Carbonara Pasta, a delicious twist on the classic Italian favorite. This recipe combines tender chicken, sweet peas, and a rich, creamy sauce for a satisfying meal that comes together in no time.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Fettuccine:
12 oz
Olive Oil:
1 tbsp
Cooked Chicken:
2 cups (shredded or diced)
Frozen Peas:
1 cup (thawed)
Eggs:
2 large
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
¾ cup
Heavy Cream:
½ cup
Garlic:
2 cloves (minced)
Salt:
½ tsp
Black Pepper:
¼ tsp
Extra Parmesan and Chopped Parsley:
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken and Peas: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, then add chicken and peas. Heat through and remove from heat.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together eggs, Parmesan, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss drained pasta with chicken and peas in skillet. Pour egg mixture over pasta and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Top with extra Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure skillet is off heat when adding egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
- For a traditional flavor, use pancetta instead of chicken.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
